From its inception, the Gateway Program has sought teachers committed to the philosophy of the Gateway program and willing to go the extra mile to help students succeed. Equally essential has been the recognition that teachers need time and opportunities to continue to learn. Gateway is committed to providing teachers with the new models, knowledge and resources necessary to bring emerging ideas in science, technology and literacy directly into their school’s curricula, as well as with the latest research about effective techniques and strategies for working with adolescents from diverse backgrounds.

Gateway not only encourages teachers to seek out professional development opportunities locally, regionally and nationally, but also regularly offers institutes and workshops designed specifically for Gateway teachers, including: